Master the Wisdom That Shaped an Empire. For over two thousand years, the teachings of Confucius have served as the moral and social compass for billions. This comprehensive collection brings together the fundamental ideas of the man who believed that personal virtue is the cornerstone of a stable society. From the ...

Deeply reflective and spiritually rich, The Interior Castle guides readers through the stages of inner transformation and devotion. Written by St. Teresa of Ávila, the book uses the metaphor of a castle with many rooms to describe the soul's journey toward spiritual fulfillment. Celebrated as a masterpiece of Christ...

Experience the Words That Ignited a Revolution. First published anonymously in January 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was the spark that turned colonial discontent into a full-scale demand for independence. Written in clear, forceful language designed to be understood by everyoneーnot just the eliteーthis masterp...

Clear, practical, and deeply human, Letters from a Stoic presents the personal teachings of the Roman philosopher Seneca. Written as advice to a close friend, these reflections address time, fear, wealth, virtue, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. With direct language and enduring relevance, Seneca's insights hel...

Concise, powerful, and endlessly influential, The Art of War is the ultimate guide to strategy, discipline, and intelligent action. Written by the ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu, this classic explores planning, adaptability, and psychological insight, showing how victory is achieved through wisdom rather than force...

Calm, introspective, and deeply inspiring, Siddhartha follows a young man's journey toward inner peace and understanding. Hermann Hesse weaves a philosophical novel that explores spirituality, self-knowledge, and the search for meaning beyond material success. Loved worldwide for its simplicity and depth, the book r...

Simple, thoughtful, and deeply influential, The Analects collects the teachings of Confucius on morality, leadership, family, and social harmony. Through short sayings and conversations, the book emphasizes virtue, respect, and self-cultivation as the foundation of a good life. Studied for centuries across East Asia...

Islam and the Orthodox Church in contemporary Russia are usually studied in isolation from each other, and each in relation to the Kremlin; the latter demands the development of a home-grown and patriotic ‘religious traditionalism, as a bulwark against subversive ‘non-traditional’ imports. This volume breaks new gro...

Discover the Secret to Constant Peace in a Busy World. In the seventeenth century, a humble monastery cook named Brother Lawrence discovered a profound truth: that God is as present in the clatter of kitchen pots and pans as He is in the quiet of the sanctuary. The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of ...

The Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in Southeast Asia examines how global and domestic forces of autocratization affect regional and local politics. It analyzes how the interactions of international and domestic factors affect actors and institutions in both democracies and autocracies in the region. Bringing ...

Authoritative, insightful, and historically vital, The Federalist Papers present the arguments that shaped the United States Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the name Publius, these essays explain the principles of federal government, liberty, and checks and balances. St...

Foundational, profound, and endlessly influential, The Republic is one of the cornerstones of Western philosophy. Through Socratic dialogue, Plato explores justice, morality, education, and the ideal structure of society, raising questions that continue to shape political and philosophical thought today. Concepts su...

Awaken your intuitive voice, honor your spirit, and discover how to make your heart’s desire a reality with the expert guidance of world-renowned spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette. Your intuition is the voice of your authentic Self. Developing your intuition allows you to recognize that you are a spiritual being, co...

Elegant, mysterious, and profoundly calming, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most important spiritual texts ever written. Attributed to the sage Laozi, this ancient work offers short, poetic verses that reveal the nature of the Taoーthe natural flow of life and the universe. With gentle insight, it teaches balance, h...

Personal, direct, and deeply practical, Moral Letters to Lucilius offers timeless advice on how to live wisely and with purpose. Written by the Stoic philosopher Seneca, these letters explore friendship, time, virtue, wealth, and the pursuit of inner peace. Unlike abstract philosophy, this book speaks plainly and po...

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithf...